Accounting with Confidence Podcast

Beth Whitworth•www.accountingwithconfidence.com

Owning and running an accounting, bookkeeping or tax office can be challenging. The industry was built on long hours, constant deadlines, and high stress levels. Times have changed and so should you! The Accounting with Confidence Podcast, hosted by Beth Whitworth, CPA, provides insight into areas of firm ownership including mindset, skills, technology, team and systems. With humor and grace, Beth shares the good, the bad, the ugly and the excellent of being in the accounting business. This weekly podcast will give you the coaching you need to get through it all.

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Episodes

12: Quarter 3 Focus

Send us a text Accounting offices have 3 seasons that don't necessarily match up to the quarters: tax/busy season, summer and year end! The 3rd quarter of the year is often overlooked. In this episode I discuss the 3 things that I feel should be the focus during the 3rd quarter, plus a bonus focus! I talk about: Tax planning and getting those meetings scheduled now for later in the year Getting ahead of continuing education and not leaving it all to the busy 4th quarter Dusting off that "after t...

Aug 31, 2023•32 min•Season 2Ep. 12

11: Favorite Personal Development Authors Right Now

Send us a text I hated non-fiction books for way more than half of my life. Now I can't get enough. Listen in and find out what changed and what I am loving and learning right now from some of my favorite authors. Michael Hyatt Mike Michalowicz Patrick Lencioni--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message

Aug 23, 2023•30 min•Season 2Ep. 11

10: What I Learned at Scaling New Heights 2023

Send us a text I only attend one accounting conference each year. In this episode I talk about what I learned by going to this conference held in St. Louis this summer. Even though I attend each year, there is always something that I learn and can take back to my firm or use in my personal life to help me achieve my goals. Not all conferences are created equal but this one stands out as being relevant and NOT boring. From managing awkward moments to fangirling over a CPA I only knew through soci...

Aug 16, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 10

9: Tax season, life, and imposter syndrome, Oh MY!

Send us a text I had no intention of taking such a long time off from podcasting but I'm back! Listen to hear why I didn't keep up, why I couldn't get started again, and why I think it's all okay. Between a busy work season; life, death, illness, and travel; and wondering if I'm even qualified to be podcasting, a few weeks turned into a few months. We're going to call this season 2 and just continue where we left off! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/m...

Aug 09, 2023•18 min•Season 2Ep. 9

8: Confidence in No

Send us a text It's tempting to say yes to everything to keep people happy, keep yourself busy, or because of fear of missing out on something. In this episode I talk about the power of getting confident in the word No. I gained confidence after years of fearing the word in these ways by: 1) Not providing EVERY service. 2) Saying no to protect my calendar. 3) Saying no when working with clients that aren't a good fit. 4) Being willing to accept a no on any given proposal without any emotional tu...

Feb 22, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8

7: What I Learned This Month - January 2023

Send us a text One of my personal and business values is to always be learning. Here is the first installment of "What I Learned This Month", where I will share the 3 things I learned in January: E-mail rules are amazing My first Zap Progress Invoicing in QBO I know these things are not rocket science, but sometimes it's the little things that move you forward. https://www.accountingwithconfidence.com/blog/episode7 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/mess...

Feb 01, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 7

6: Kolbe A Index and the Accountant

Send us a text Take a peek into how the Kolbe A Assessment stacks up for rockstar accounting and bookkeeping team members versus the entrepreneurial accountant. Recognizing the innate problem solving traits of accountants helps drive a highly productive team that can compliment some of the traits of a visionary business owner. In this episode I unpack: What is Kolbe A assessment How my Rockstar Team scores How I score Why the assessment can help build a better firm https://www.accountingwithconf...

Jan 25, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 6

5: Life Update - Give yourself grace

Send us a text In this episode, I talk about what can derail your plans and how to get back on track by giving yourself grace and refocusing on goals and self-care.If you want to hear about my: Breast Cancer update My Angry To-Do List My word for the year What I'm focusing on with my business this year Goals for the podcastthen listen up!https://www.accountingwithconfidence.com/blog/episode5--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message...

Jan 18, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4: 3 Tips to Keep Busy Season from Sucking

Send us a text https://www.accountingwithconfidence.com/blog/Episode4 There is still time before busy season to do 3 things that will have you feeling more in control of your calendar, more productive and may just keep this busy season from sucking. 1. Schedule time off now 2. Pick an overflow day - same day each week - to give you room to breathe and regroup 3. Get a daily To-Do system to help keep you focused when things start to go sideways --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot...

Dec 30, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 4

2: Marketing Mindset for Accountants

Send us a text Why is marketing so hard for accountants to embrace? In this episode, I talk about the struggles with being a good marketer of my practice and what mindset shifts have to happen for me to be successful with it. After many years in the industry, I'm now creating a better relationship with marketing by: Constantly learning Scheduling some focused time Setting a goal of progress not perfection https://www.accountingwithconfidence.com/blog/Episode2 --- Send in a voice message: https:/...

Dec 20, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1: 4 things I've learned (so far) in my accounting career

Send us a text In this very first podcast episode, I reflect on my career in public accounting and the true lessons that each chapter has taught me: Time is not really money Culture has to start at the top Micromanaging is for managers, not leaders No one is coming to the rescue Listen as I dive into the impact these lessons have had on my life and career. These lessons can help you, too. https://www.accountingwithconfidence.com/blog/Episode1 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti...

Dec 20, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 1

3: My Why

Send us a text Why a podcast and why now? In Episode 3, I talk about what prompted me to finally take the leap and start this podcast. Mindset shifts, big long-term goals, and a life changing health diagnosis led to the firm I have today that works for me, not against me, and that I love! https://www.accountingwithconfidence.com/blog/Episode3 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beth756/message...

Dec 20, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Make it Work for You: An Introduction to the Accounting with Confidence Podcast

Send us a text Welcome to the Accounting with Confidence podcast, a podcast for accounting, bookkeeping and CPA firm leaders looking for tactical and practical ways to love their firm and their life. I’m Beth Whitworth, your host, cheerleader, sounding board and sometimes tough-love giver, and I am here to help you build and grow your firm into a business that works for you, instead of you working for it. As an introverted, nerdy teenager, I knew that I wanted to be a CPA and own my own business...

Oct 20, 2022•2 min

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